Meaning

• The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.

• (by extension) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.

  "the sides of windows, where the jamb makes an elbow with the window back"

• A detective.

• Part of a basketball court located at the intersection of the free-throw line and the free-throw lane.

• A hit with the elbow.

Meaning

• To push with the elbow.

  "He elbowed his way through the crowd."

• (by extension) To nudge, jostle or push.